Episode 19 brings special guest to the STEM Sync Podcast as someone who I have watched blossom over the years in her pursuit of STEM education. Ms. Jailyn Dorsett is another mentee with a brilliant mind and genuine heart for people. A proud graduate of the Historically Black College University system, Jailyn’s gets honest about her transition into a Masters/PhD program at a predominantly white institution. Though met with moments of feeling unsupported, Prototypes will hear of Jailyn’s ability to discover her true passion, make wise decisions for her own peace of mind, and recognize that she still has a rightful place along the STEM pathway. Let’s get real and let’s sync!
Jailyn Dorsett hails from Long Branch, New Jersey. Currently, she is an Environmental Engineering Master's student at the University of Southern California (USC). Before going to USC, Jailyn attended the University of Maryland Eastern Shore for one year, and then finished out the next three years for my degree in Engineering Physics at Delaware State University (DSU). Throughout her time at DSU, she served as the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) local chapter president, worked in a renewable energy research lab, and graduated with honors. Jailyn’s accolades include completing her honors senior thesis on singlet oxygen. In her free time Jailyn enjoy painting, reading, and spending time at the beach.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jailyndorsett/
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